Headline: Government Pledges Crackdown as Snatch Thefts Surge in England and Wales
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A staggering 78,000 snatch thefts of bags and mobile phones occurred over the past year translating to over 200 incidents daily. This marks a significant surge from the 31,000 incidents reported in the previous year, Sky News reports. Authorities link the increase to heightened demand for second-hand phones, both domestically and internationally. Despite the spike, the resolution rate remains low, with only 0.8% of thefts leading to charges.
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